Europe
By All Music Guide
By All Music Guide
In 1986, Europe released The Final Countdown. On the album, Michaelis keyboards took a prominent role (they provide the main riff in the hit title track), which nicely complimented the bands smoother pop melodies. The change in style proved successful, as the record became a Top Ten hit in the U.S. and U.K.; both The Final Countdown and Carrie became Top Ten singles as well. Delivered two years later, Out of This World continued the formula of the previous record. It also was a success, although its numbers didnt match those of The Final Countdown. Two years later, Europe released their final album, Prisoners of Paradise, to little attention.
